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… Craniosynostosis On this page: … is a problem with the skull that causes a baby's head to be oddly shaped. In rare cases it causes pressure on … soon, the baby's brain usually develops normally, but the head has an odd shape. This is what happens in most cases. …
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… Staying Safe When You Have Balance Problems On this page: Overview Overview When you have … How to keep yourself safe You can reduce your risk of injury when you have vertigo by following these suggestions. … cause you to trip. Dizziness: Light-Headedness and Vertigo Preventing Falls in Older Adults …
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… Varicose Veins On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … in life. Varicose veins happen more often as people get older. Varicose veins often form during pregnancy. They … of varicose veins. Prolonged sitting or standing. Smoking. Injury to the veins. Blood clots. Learn more Pregnancy: …
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… Lumbar Spondylosis On this page: What is lumbar spondylosis? Spondylosis is age-related change of the bones (vertebrae) and discs of the … can range from mild to severe. What causes it? As your body ages, the discs between the bones of the spine become …
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… Cervical Spondylosis On this page: … and get better throughout the day. You may also have a headache. If bony growths are pushing against a nerve root … and get better throughout the day. You may also have a headache. If bony growths are pushing against a nerve root …
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… Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles On this page: Overview Overview If you are biking … the following suggestions can help you minimize the risk of injury: Don't put your child in a bike seat before they are … the following suggestions can help you minimize the risk of injury: Don't put your child in a bike seat before they are …
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… you can reduce the risk by following these tips. On this page: Keep your home safe Keep baby safe Baby first aid Burn … the bathroom or handling diapers or pets. Make sure your older children do this as well. Cleanliness -  wash high … decay. Do not give honey to babies less than 12 months of age. It can cause a serious infection. Safe drinking water …
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… Normal Vaginal Discharge On this page: Overview Overview A vaginal … by pain, itching, burning, or redness. Varies with age, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and use of birth control … discharge may be a symptom of a vaginal infection. Teenage girls may have a large amount of a watery discharge …
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… Meniscus Repair On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … It Works Risks Surgery Overview A meniscus tear is a common injury to the cartilage that stabilizes and cushions the … involves rehabilitation. But rehab varies depending on the injury, the type of surgery, and your doctor's preference. …
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… First Appointment On this page: Overview Overview Print this form and fill in the … When was my last menstrual period? _____________ At what age did my menstrual cycles begin? _________ My cycles are: … explain: When was I last screened for colon cancer (if I am older than 50)? ________________ If the results were …